UUMA Nominating Committee

Committee Members:

Devorah Greenstein (2015)

Shawn Newton (2015)

Roberta Finkelstein, Chair (2014)

Joan Montagnes (2014)

Michael Nelson (2013)

Mission:

We serve the UUMA to promote leadership which reflects the rich diversity of our liberal religious tradition. We believe each of our UUMA members has leadership skills to share. We affirm a culture of inclusion which calls each of us to deepen our commitment to our evolving collective wisdom and a willingness to participate in leadership roles in our UUMA chapters, clusters and the association. We encourage support of one another in our ministries so that each member may be inspired to consider how they might constructively serve the ideals of ministry in our progressive faith.

Process:

The UUMA Nominating Committee makes recommendations to the UUMA Board of Trustees for all Board of Trustees Positions, the Berry Street Conference Committee, and the Nominating Committee.

If you are interested in learning more about a certain position you may review the job description or contact the current portfolio holder directly with any questions. You may contact the full Nominating Committee by using the email nomcom@uuma.org. Click here to complete the online UUMA Leadership Application.

Most positions require meeting with the Board several times a year for a couple days, meeting at GA, and a number of phone conference calls. Each Board portfolio has a unique Job Description (see individual portfolios). To review the general job description for a Board of Trustees member click here.

Positions to be elected in June 2013:

Board of Trustees VicePresident
Board of Trustees: Anti Racism, Anti Oppression, Multiculturalism Portfolio
Board of Trustees: Continental Good Officer
Berry Street Essay Committee Member
Nominating Committee Member (1)

Use the file library below to learn more about position descriptions:

NomCom Job Descriptions

Item Name	Posted By	Date Posted
Board Vice President PDF (8.15 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	10/29/2012
Purpose of Position: : To provide counsel and support to the UUMA President, to accept duties as assigned by the President, and to assume the duties of the President in his/her absence.
Board Good Offices PDF (8.2 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	10/29/2012
Purpose of Position: To strengthen collegiality, encourage ethical behavior, and promote the ministry of Good Offices by providing support and advocacy to UUMA members through chapter Good Offices Person(s) (GOPs) and, as required, through personal intercession. To support the transition of the Good Offices Portfolio to a keener focus on a staff-led “Support and Advocacy” Program.
Board ARAOM PDF (9.33 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	10/29/2012
Purpose of Position: To support the UUMA in realizing the following vision for 2016: UUMA members are engaged in anti-racism, anti-oppression and multiculturalism as essential components of effective and excellent ministry. The UUMA is a leader in guiding Unitarian Universalism in the multicultural world in which we live and the communities in which we serve. This vision is manifest in UUMA collegial gatherings, continuing education, and governance.
Berry Street Lecture Committee Link [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	5/10/2012
The Scribe virtually “convenes” the Berry Street Committee by e-mail, usually in mid February or so. After considerable (and confidential) discussion, Committee members select the minister to be invited by the Scribe to deliver the Essay in the year following. Should the minister invited decline, the selection process begins again. Its invitation accepted, the Committee is adjourned. By tradition the retiring Committee member leads a prayer of invocation at the Berry Street Conference in June. By tradition a member of the Committee “nominates” the Conference “Moderator” (actually, that minister whom the Essayist has asked to introduce him or her). Committee members have no other duties, unless the Scribe should break a leg, in which case a Committee member would need to preside at the June Conference.
Nominating Committee PDF (65.83 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	11/16/2012
The UUMA Nominating Committee makes recommendations to the UUMA Board of Trustees for all Board of Trustees Positions, the Berry Street Conference Committee, and the Nominating Committee
Board Treasurer PDF (6.51 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	5/16/2012
PURPOSE: To serve as overseer of the finances of the UUMA, offer direction on budget issues and decisions, and provide financial guidance as needed/requested.
Board Collegial Development Rep PDF (7.93 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	5/16/2012
Purpose of Position: To support UUMA members by ensuring processes are in place at the continental, chapter and local levels to welcome and connect our colleagues and deepen collegiality among members.
Board President PDF (7.82 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	10/29/2012
Purpose of Position: (Designate - one year term preceding three year term as President) To familiarize the incoming president with the operation of the UUMA and its board of trustees and the role of the president. Purpose of Position (President): To oversee the continuing operations of the UUMA; to uphold the Constitution and Bylaws, Covenant, Code of Conduct, Standards of Professional Practice, and general policies of the UUMA. The president chairs the UUMA Board of Trustees and supervises the Executive Director of the UUMA.
Board Secretary PDF (8.53 KB) [ more ] [ hide ]	Administration	5/16/2012
Purpose of Position: To perform the duties of secretary for the Committee.

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